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IFC and FMO Help Armenia's Armeconombank Fund Small and Medium Enterprises

Yerevan, Armenia, December 30, 2010-IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, is helping Armenia's Armeconombank expand access to finance for small and medium enterprises and boost economic recovery and growth by mobilizing international funding for the bank.

IFC is providing Armeconombank with a senior loan of up to $5 million, and will mobilize a parallel senior loan of up to $5 million from the Netherlands Development Finance Company, known as FMO. The financing illustrates IFC's catalyst role mobilizing resources and coordinating efforts of development finance institutions and the

Socialism and the Struggle for Justice in Armenia

Socialism and the Struggle for Justice in Armenia

An Interview with Socialist International Vice President Maria Titizian

''We must embark upon a powerful campaign for social inclusion to counter the crippling effects of large-scale social exclusion due to the radical, socially polarizing neo-liberal economic policies in the country''

In September 1996, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation rejoined the Socialist International, which it had originally joined in 1907. In 2003, the ARF became a full member of the Socialist International, thus becoming the only party in the CIS with such a status.

During the XXIII Congress of the Socialist International in June 2008 in Athens, ARF-D representative Maria Titizian was elected vice-president of the organization.

The SI Council in Mexico, in November 2008, elected ARF Bureau member Mario Nalpatian as co-chair of the SI Committee for the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea.

The ARF-Dashnaktsutyun Women's Group is a member of the SIW (Socialist International Women).

The youth organization of the ARF, the Armenian Youth Federation, is a full member of the IUSY (International Union of Socialist Youth) and an observer member of the ECOSY (European Community Organization of Socialist Youth).

Vahakn Karakashian, the editor of our sister publication Horizon Weekly, published in Montreal, sat down with Titizian to discuss the SI, its goals and projects, and the prospects of socialism in Armenia.

VAHAKN KARAKASHIAN: What is the purpose of the Socialist International?

MARIA TITIZIAN: The Socialist International brings together social democratic, socialist and labor parties from around the globe to promote, strengthen and expand social democracy in the world. Today, 170 political parties and organizations from all continents are part of the SI and over 60 member parties of the International, in over 55 different countries are in government.

The SI also serves as a forum to discuss pressing global issues from a social democratic perspective through a variety of thematic and regional committees including Economic Policy, Labor and National Resources, Social Cohesion, Poverty and HIV/AIDS and the Commissions for a Sustainable World Society and Global Financial Issues.

From eradicating poverty to the resolution of regional conflicts, the SI utilizes all its resources to help in the establishment of a sustainable, peaceful and socially just world community. The regional committees define and inform the work of the Socialist International with regard to their respective regions, and generate input from their national and regional perspectives to the common global policies of the organization. The regional committees of the Socialist International include Africa, Asia and the Pacific, the CIS, the Caucasus and the Black Sea, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and South Eastern

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Tigran L. Petrosyan, Lilit Mkrtchyan win tournament

On December 25, the Chess House in Yerevan hosted an event dedicated to the 50th anniversary of H. Kasparian chess school.

As part of the event, the chess players participated in the tournament dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the school.

In round 11, Armenian grandmaster Tigran L. Petrosyan defeated Tigran Poghosyan and won the first place with 9,5 points.

Hrant Melkumyan was 2nd with 9 points and Gabriel Sargsyan 3rd with 8 points.
The tournament participants were awarded with medals and diplomas. The first seven winners received money awards (1st place - AMD 500 000, 2nd place -AMD 350

"MONO"- the little Paris in Yerevan

To produce such pastry that didn't exist in Armenia- this was the aim of Villa de Torta while creating the brand "Mono". High-quality specialists from France were invited to Yerevan ,who specialized in such French universities ,as Le Cordon Bleu, and worked in the best French pastries . The company uses their recipes and technology for producing high-quality pastry and bakery.

Such French chocolates ,as Callebaut and Valrona are used in the production, as well as French creams like Valole Saire , Elle et Vire. The production is made from President and Elle

Pelosi’s Refusal Will Have Dire Consequences

Pelosi's Refusal Will Have Dire Consequences

BY ARA KHACHATOURIAN

Outgoing Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi showed her true colors on Wednesday by refusing to schedule a vote on the Armenian Genocide Resolution. For four years, as Speaker, she patronized the Armenian-American community and failed to honor her promise and articulated pledge to recognize the Genocide, becoming a pawn of the Turkish denialist movement.

By blocking the bill from a vote, the Democratic leadership of the House also demonstrated its inability to lead and take action on an issue, which is not merely a campaign pledge, but a matter of justice and human rights.

Effectively, they have become accomplices in the ongoing Turkish campaign of lies and historical revisionism.

The patience of the Armenian-American community has run out. Wednesday's events will

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

President of A1+ Company to give press conference

President of Meltex LLC (A1+ TV Company) Mesrop Movsesyan will give a press conference at 1:00 p.m. December 20.

During the news conference, Mr. Movsesyan will answer journalists' questions regarding the ‘fake' documents found by the National Commission on Television and Radio in the package of A1+.

As A1+'s representative in the European Court of Human Rights informed Aravot daily, the Committee of Ministers is the Council of Europe will be informed about the commission's decision.

"The issue will also be raised during a meeting with our European colleagues in Yerevan in January," said Tigran-Ter-Yesayan.

The two companies mentioned in

"MONO"- the little Paris in Yerevan

To produce such pastry that didn't exist in Armenia- this was the aim of Villa de Torta while creating the brand "Mono". High-quality specialists from France were invited to Yerevan ,who specialized in such French universities ,as Le Cordon Bleu, and worked in the best French pastries . The company uses their recipes and technology for producing high-quality pastry and bakery.

Such French chocolates ,as Callebaut and Valrona are used in the production, as well as French creams like Valole Saire , Elle et Vire. The production is made from President and Elle

"MONO"- the little Paris in Yerevan

To produce such pastry that didn't exist in Armenia- this was the aim of Villa de Torta while creating the brand "Mono". High-quality specialists from France were invited to Yerevan ,who specialized in such French universities ,as Le Cordon Bleu, and worked in the best French pastries . The company uses their recipes and technology for producing high-quality pastry and bakery.

Such French chocolates ,as Callebaut and Valrona are used in the production, as well as French creams like Valole Saire , Elle et Vire. The production is made from President and Elle

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

"MONO"- the little Paris in Yerevan

To produce such pastry that didn't exist in Armenia- this was the aim of Villa de Torta while creating the brand "Mono". High-quality specialists from France were invited to Yerevan ,who specialized in such French universities ,as Le Cordon Bleu, and worked in the best French pastries . The company uses their recipes and technology for producing high-quality pastry and bakery.

Such French chocolates ,as Callebaut and Valrona are used in the production, as well as French creams like Valole Saire , Elle et Vire. The production is made from President and Elle

Besiktas fans to sue Bursaspor

Fans of Turkish FC Besiktas are going to file a lawsuit against Bursaspor.

Besiktas fans got enraged with nationalist statements of Bursapsor supporters addressed to Alen Margarian, head of Çarşı fan club supporting Besiktas. During Besiktas-Bursaspor match Bursaspor fans chanted "The Armenian dog seconds Besiktas."

On November 28, during Galatasaray-Besiktas match Galatasaray fans attacked Alen Margarian. After the incident Margarian was taken to hospital with foot injuries. Besiktas fans immediately rushed to the hospital to support their wounded comrade.

 

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Cooperation continues

Armenian chess players Levon Aronian and Sergei Movsisian are in Berlin training for oncoming international tournaments, armchess.am reported.

The two sportsmen have been cooperating for a long time and frequently train together.

Aronian is preparing for Corus Chess tournament due in Wijk aan Zee on January 14, and Movsisian is training for Torneo di Capodanno tournament due in Reggio, on December 28.

 

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Armenia’s Lori Province Marks 22nd Anniversary of 88 Quake

Armenia’s Lori Province Marks 22nd Anniversary of 88 Quake

Source: Asbarez Armenian News

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

Pantheon before military service

Armen is the youngest and the last of his brothers leaving for military service. He has heard about life in the army from his brothers and knows that he has to be alert on the border and follow the rules during military service.

He is part of the 4th group of fall army recruits who headed from the patio of the military registration and enlistment office to the pantheon of deceased freedom fighters of Sisyan and paid their tribute.

Spiritual pastor of the Sisyan region, Priest Grigor Hovsepyan says before leaving for the battlefield, the boys of the Sisyan battalion

EcoLur: "A park is being destroyed in Jermuk"

"At this moment a park is being destroyed in Jermuk. One has got the impression that the cold and dark 90's are back. We still don't know who and why is committing it, who and why has decided to cut down Jermuk. I just know one thing: this is a real crime.

Reminder: Large fines are imposed for illegal felling and if fine amount exceeds 400,000 AMD, a criminal case must be initiated. We are looking forward to the State Environmental Inspection to conduct an examination for Jermuk case and will publicize its results," EcoLur network reports

 

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"Arcolad" makes its way to Russia

"Arcolad" Armenian chocolate sweets will soon take place in the Russian market.

"Arcolad" CJSC signed the contract with Russian "Gurmet Rus Copmany".

This company will import "Arcolad" chocolate sweets into Russian Federation, and will become their local distributor.

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"Arcolad" makes its way to Russia

"Arcolad" Armenian chocolate sweets will soon take place in the Russian market.

"Arcolad" CJSC signed the contract with Russian "Gurmet Rus Copmany".

This company will import "Arcolad" chocolate sweets into Russian Federation, and will become their local distributor.

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Source: The Armenian News by A1+

Akhalkalak Youth Center Celebrates Fall Festival

Akhalkalak Youth Center Celebrates Fall Festival

Armenian children gather at the Akhalkalak Youth Center in Javakhk for an annual Fall festival, where they celebrate Armenian culture with unique song and dance performances and plays.

Source: Asbarez Armenian News